Our Mission
NHLA's mission is to fulfill America’s promise of equal justice by providing civil legal services to New Hampshire’s poor, including education and empowerment, advice, representation, and advocacy for systemic change.
We offer our clients high-quality civil legal aid to address the legal problems that affect their daily survival and most basic needs. These services range from simple legal information and advice to vigorous and thorough representation in all of New Hampshire's courts and before many of the local, state and federal agencies which play large roles in their lives. In providing legal services to the poor, NHLA helps ensure the legal system provides the fairness and justice that all New Hampshire residents deserve.
NHLA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, and gender identity, in the delivery of services.
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NHLA priority issues
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NHLA protects low-income tenants from the dangers of lead paint
NHLA, Pro Bono expand program to help low-income debtors
Our Offices
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Latest News
NHLA 2019 Legislative Advocacy Report
Posted Sep 23, 2019As a full-service law firm, NHLA offers our clients legal advice and information, representation in all of New Hampshire’s state and federal courts and before several state agencies, and advocacy at the New Hampshire Legislature. In the legislative forum, we advocate for policies that reduce ...read more
NHLA welcomes new board members
Posted Sep 16, 2019At its meeting on September 11, 2019, the Board of Directors of New Hampshire Legal Assistance accepted the nomination of five new members, one of whom was also appointed to the Board of Directors of the Legal Advice and Referral Center.
Federal Court Vacates New Hampshire Medicaid Work Requirements
Posted Jul 30, 2019Statement on the United States District Court's decision in Philbrick v. Azar
Please see the below press release from our litigation partners at the National Health Law Program:
July 29, 2019.
Washington, D.C. – A federal judge has once again vacated the U.S. Department ...read more
Governor Vetoes Elder Protection Bill
Posted Jul 23, 2019Elder, disability and justice advocates dismayed by Governor Sununu’s veto of HB 696 – Will continue to fight for protections of vulnerable adults
July 23, 2019
For Immediate Release:
CONCORD, NH – On July 19, 2019, Governor Sununu vetoed HB 696, common sense legislation to ...read more
Appellate Success in Landlord-Tenant Dispute
Posted Jul 19, 2019NHLA Housing Advocates file a brief with the New Hampshire Supreme Court and help guarantee protections for tenants across the state
The NH Supreme Court recently resolved a landlord-te ...read more
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Testimonial
Efficient, knowledgeable and courteous...
[The advocate] was more than helpful – she explained and re-explained issues to me. She is very efficient, knowledgeable and courteous. She always returns my calls in a timely manner. She made a hard time in my life more bearable.
NHLA Needs Your Support
NHLA relies on the goodwill and support of the entire community to reach our mission of equal access to justice for all people in New Hampshire. Your financial support strengthens our organization and our ability to serve those in need. Use the link above to make a safe, and secure donation or if you prefer send your tax-deductible donations (checks can be made to the Campaign for Legal Services) to:
New Hampshire Legal Assistance
117 North State Street
Concord, NH 03301
Inquiries about making a donation can be sent to: